concise

Definitions

con- (thoroughly) + cis (cut) = 'cut down thoroughly.' A concise piece of writing has had everything inessential cut away, leaving only what is needed. Where precise is cut to the exact edge, concise is cut down to the smallest size.

Common Collocations

• 1.clear and concise清晰简洁
• 2.concise summary简明的总结
• 3.a concise account简要的叙述

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Please keep your answer clear and concise.

• 2.

  The report gives a concise summary of the year's results.

Easily Confused

concise vs brief — brief just means short (a brief meeting). concise means short and still complete — nothing important was lost in the cutting. A note can be brief but unclear; a concise note is short yet says everything needed.